Jim Meskimen is a renowned actor, improviser, and voice artist whose impressive body of work has endeared him to audiences in television and film. With a long-standing presence on the British series "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" (1988),he has made multiple appearances and even became a recurring character on "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" (1990) for two seasons.
Throughout his career, Jim has had the privilege of collaborating with acclaimed directors such as Ron Howard on five films, including "The Paper" (1994),"Apollo 13" (1995),"Edtv" (1999),"How the Grinch Stole Christmas" (2000),and "Frost/Nixon" (2008). Additionally, he has worked with director Paul Thomas Anderson on two films.
Beyond his acting credits, Jim is also a talented artist, exhibiting and selling his realist oil paintings. As a designer and cartoonist, he has created numerous characters, weapons, and vehicles for the original "Thundercats" animated series.
Jim's improvisational skills continue to dazzle audiences, and he regularly appears on Los Angeles stages. He is married to actress Tamra Meskimen and has a daughter, Taylor Meskimen. Jim's mother, Marion Ross, is a Golden Globe and Emmy-nominated actress, best known for her roles in "Happy Days" (1974) and the critically acclaimed series "Brooklyn Bridge" (1991).
